Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Peoples Team

About this role The position is for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse Specialist working in the Older Adults Mental Health and Dementia Team in Basildon. The role sits within a multidisciplinary setting at Sankey House and involves assessing, planning and delivering care to older people experiencing mental health difficulties and dementia.

The Trust is looking for a registered Mental Health Nurse with a degree level qualification and recent experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments, including dementia reviews and physical health checks. Essential knowledge includes the Care Programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, risk assessment and frailty in later life. Experience of multi-agency working, managing a demanding caseload and coordinating care under the Mental Health Act 1983 is required. Desirable experience includes community mental health work and evidence of continuing professional development.

The post is permanent, full-time and falls within the Agenda for Change pay band 6, offering a salary of £39,959 to £48,117 plus a 5 % high-cost allowance. Benefits include 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days after ten years, a pension of up to 14.5 % of pensionable pay, staff discounts, a relocation package of up to £8 k and interest-free season-ticket loans. Flexible working, bank shifts and job-share options are available. Applications must be submitted by 15 October 2026 via the original advert.